Management Accountant - Flexible

RG Consultancy; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, preferably within the public sector, and possess either part or full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications. Key responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, managing financial processes, and overseeing day-to-day finance services, with a focus on accuracy and high standards. Attractive benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Private enhanced pension scheme

Onsite parking

Other benefits to be discussed at interview

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the public sector is preferred.
• Qualified by experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage financial processes like payments and banking.
• Oversee day-to-day finance services.
• Line-manage finance staff.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Financial analysis

Budget monitoring

Team management

Education

Part CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified

Job description

RG Consultancy are pleased to be working with an excellent public sector business, who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager/Accounts Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone with experience of a similar role working in the public sector. We welcome all applicants who are qualified by experience, part CIMA/ACCA/ACA or fully qualified.

This position will be joining a medium sized team and will report into the financial director within the business.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday - 37 hours per week
• 25 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Private enhanced pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Other benefits to be discussed at interview

Duties and Responsibilities

• Full preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Manage and carry out financial processes including purchasing, payments, banking and income
• Assisting with the month-end reconciliations; including accruals and prepayments
• Lead the operational finance function with professionalism, accuracy, and adherence to organisational policies.
• Promote high standards of conduct, continuous improvement, and safeguarding.
• Meet all statutory and organisational requirements and respond to reasonable requests from the Line Manager.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of finance services, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strong customer service.
• Line‑manage finance staff, lead team meetings, and support performance and development.
• Monitor budgets, financial risks, and compliance with delegated authorities and standard operating procedures.
• Administer and maintain financial systems, managing workflows, user access, and data accuracy.
• Resolve complex financial queries and provide strong financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement.